Solid Gume 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, playful, dramatic, retro, geometric, attention-grabbing, decorative, signage-ready, branding, stencil-like, faceted, angular, cutout, rounded.
A heavy display face built from bold, geometric masses with frequent triangular notches and wedge-like cutaways that create a faceted, cutout look. Curves are broad and simplified, often collapsing counters into solid forms, while straight strokes terminate in sharp points or flat, abrupt ends. The overall construction mixes circular bowls with angular interruptions, producing a lively rhythm and uneven internal spacing that feels intentionally sculpted rather than optically neutral. Uppercase forms lean toward emblematic silhouettes, while lowercase adds narrow stems and occasional teardrop terminals, keeping the texture varied and graphic.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, splash headlines, event branding, packaging fronts, and signage where the chunky silhouettes and distinctive cutouts can read clearly. It can also work for logotypes and wordmarks that benefit from a bold, decorative geometric personality.
The tone is theatrical and stylized, balancing sleek geometric modernism with a playful, almost puzzle-like sense of disruption. Its bold silhouettes and cutaway details evoke retro signage and decorative titling, giving text a strong poster-like presence with a touch of whimsy.
The design appears intended to turn letterforms into graphic shapes: solid, high-impact silhouettes punctuated by strategic notches that suggest motion and style. It prioritizes distinctive texture and a memorable, retro-leaning display character over continuous text legibility.
Readability drops as size decreases because many letters rely on similar solid shapes differentiated mainly by cutouts; generous tracking and short words help. The figures follow the same motif—large, solid forms with sharp internal bites—making the overall set feel cohesive for headline use.